World headlines covered the tragic events here in the Netherlands on Queen’s Day this year. Speculation is currently running high as to how the role of the monarchy may change in the future.
Radio Netherlands has an interesting piece entitled “End of the cycling monarchy?” and gives some interesting background into the history of how the Orange family has conducted themselves.

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What kind of world is this, where an assassin succeeds? The Dutch Monarchy - like other Constitutional Monarchies in Europe - serve the people well. The Royal Family must stay visible and Koniginnendag will remain the most important national day in the Netherlands.
Posted by Harold | May 3, 2009 10:04 PM
Posted on May 3, 2009 22:04